Loden Vision Centers of Paris, TN is looking for an Ophthalmic Scribe to join their team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).
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Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam, including but not limited to: holding the patient’s head in the slit lamp, providing additional medications and/or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency.
- Maintains an awareness of the patient’s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
- Ensures patient understands all instructions.
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Accurately documents chart errors according to the following format:
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One line is to be drawn through the mistake.
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The initials of the person making the error are to be written.
- The corrected information can then be documented.
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Maintains patient flow, by ensuring a minimum of two patient rooms are always occupied.
- Remains as close to the physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
- When applicable, prepares accurate eye glass or contact lens prescriptions and/or medication prescriptions for the eye physician’s signature prior to the completion of the examination.
- Alerts eye physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
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When appropriate, completes the superbill and/or the check-out form, providing direction to the patient prior to following the physician.
- Guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
- Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with that particular physician.
- Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.
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Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam:
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Monitors examination room and any physical limitations the patient may have.
- Makes sure the patient chair is down before the patient prepares to leave, the equipment is off, the slit lamp is out of the way, etc.
- Provides patient with cane, handbag, coat, etc. to expedite patient flow.
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Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
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Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies.
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Performs other tasks as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma.
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Fluency in English.
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Basic understanding of algebraic principles.
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Two years experience in a medical office.
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Excellent spelling ability.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Experience maintaining patient confidentiality.
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Strong professional interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated respect for staff and patients.
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Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Team-orientation.
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Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
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Strong organization with attention to detail.
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Legible handwriting.
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Computer literacy.
PHYSICAL ABILIITES:
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Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
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Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.
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Must be able to hear softly spoken words.
